White Woman (1933) | Directed by Stuart Walker

"White Woman" (1933) is a pre-Code adventure drama directed by Stuart Walker. Starring Carole Lombard as Judith Denning, Charles Laughton as Horace Prin, and Charles Bickford as Flint Mitchell, the film is set in the jungles of Malaya. Judith Denning, the wife of an ivory trader, finds herself stranded with a group of people, including the brutish Horace Prin and the heroic Flint Mitchell, after their boat capsizes.

Public reaction to "White Woman" was mixed, with the film facing controversy due to its depiction of interracial relationships and themes considered daring for its time. Carole Lombard's performance as the titular character received acclaim for her portrayal of a woman caught in a perilous situation. The film's adventurous and exotic setting, combined with its pre-Code elements, adds to its historical significance. "White Woman" reflects the filmmaking trends and societal attitudes of the early 1930s, making it a notable entry in the cinematic landscape of that era.